Entry GuidelinesGeneral InfoEnter Now
All entries must be submitted online. Before you submit, make sure you gather the details:
- Ensure all information is complete and accurate (name, school, email, credits)
- Double-check spelling on everything
- If you are selected, you'll need to provide high-resolution files for the exhibition catalog
UNMUTED Icon Placement
Include the official UNMUTED: Designers for Humanity icon on your work (small watermark, bottom right corner). [Download the icon here.]
Poster Entries
- Format: 24" x 36" (vertical)
- File Format: JPEG
- Resolution: 72 dpi (for submission)
- File Size: 5 MB maximum
- Color Mode: RGB (not CMYK)
- High-res files needed if you are selected: We'll ask for TIFF, CMYK, 300 dpi for publication/exhibition
Motion Entries
- Length: Maximum 3 minutes
- Format: YouTube or Vimeo URL (must be set as public)
Entry Types:
- Single Entry: One poster that stands alone.
- Video & Series Entries: One video or a motion piece with supporting stills/storyboards. Series are up to 7 posters
Credits:
- Your name (or studio/school name if collaborative)
- School name (if student)
- If you're using imagery from other sources, credit them
- Additional credits will appear in our archive
Content We Can't Accept:
We take the mission seriously. Entries that depict or promote graphic violence, hate, harassment, discrimination, sexual exploitation, self-harm, illegal activity, or intentional misinformation will be disqualified.
AI in your work? If you use AI-generated imagery or text, include a brief note about your process and how you shaped the concept and direction. Work that's entirely AI-generated without significant original creative input won't be accepted.
Deadlines:
- Early Submission: Now – December 20 (best for our review timeline)
- Final Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Extended Deadline: January 15, 2026
What Happens If You Are Selected:
- Your work featured on Graphis.com and promoted globally
- Included in the permanent Graphis archive
- Selected finalists in the 2026 traveling exhibition
- Downloadable award badge for your portfolio/social media
- Recognition in Graphis social channels and publication
Questions?
Email us at [email protected]
The bottom line: We want to see what you're thinking about. What keeps you up at night? What change do you want to see? Design it. Submit it. Let's amplify your voice.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
All entries must be submitted according to the templates shown below in each category to be considered.
Branding Series:
Entry should include one single image for each element of the brand. Up to 7 images may be added. You may include a glamour shot. Single entry showing multiple elements of the brand will not be considered. Each file must follow the template below.
Book/Magazine/Brochures:
Entry should include the cover of the publication, followed by the 6 best spreads each as individual images.
You may also choose to include a glamour shot. Single entry showing a cover and multiple spreads will not be considered. Each file must follow the template below.
Download Editorial Template
Glamour Shots:
A glamour shot can be submitted as part of a series or stand alone as a single entry. Samples of glamour shots are below.
Logo:
Include the logo on a white or black background as the first image. Additional supporting images of the logo application may be added as a series entry. Each file must follow the template below.
Download Logo Template